[NVCC Home Page | Catalog Search | Table of Contents | Instructional Programs | Divisions | Previous Page | Next Page]Purpose: This certificate is designed to prepare students for employment in the electronics industry as microcomputer repair maintenance and repair technicians. Jobs for which students are eligible include field service technician, test technician, and computer repair technician. Individuals already employed in industry who would benefit from formal education, as well as high school graduates, or anyone interested in exploring a career in electronics, are encouraged to investigate this program.

Recommended Preparation: High school algebra.

One Year

1st Semester

2nd Semester

ETR

158

Electronic Circuits/Computers

4

ETR

285

Fund. of Microcomputer Repair

4

IST

117

Intro. to Microcomputer Software or

ETR

106 Basic Programming Applied to

Electrical/Electronic Calculations

3-2

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ENG/SPD Elective

3

ESR

180

Personal Computer Networks

4

ETR

159

Microcomputer Peripherals

4

Total Credits/Semester

11-10

11

Total credits for the Microcomputer Repair Career Studies Certificate = 22-21.

All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (STD) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NVCC.